The BAE Systems Tempest is a proposed sixth-generation fighter aircraft that is under development in the United Kingdom for the Royal Air Force (RAF). The aircraft is intended to enter service from 2035, gradually replacing the Eurofighter Typhoon.

The Demonstrator will be a piloted, supersonic aircraft that will help us to understand more about the advanced technology that is required to deliver a sixth-generation fighter jet.

Tempest is the UK’s future combat aircraft that will be delivered through the Global Combat Air Programme with sixth-generation capabilities to be one of the world’s most advanced, interoperable, adaptable and connected fighter jets in service.

Tempest is the UK’s future combat aircraft that will be delivered through the Global Combat Air Programme with sixth-generation capabilities to be one of the world’s most advanced, interoperable, adaptable and connected fighter jets in service.

Dec 23, 2024 · Once realized, the Tempest is set to replace the Eurofighter Typhoon sometime in the 2030s. The Tempest is a sixth-generation aircraft that will be stealthy and incorporate artificial intelligence to bring network-centric warfare to the air.

Dec 27, 2024 · The BAE Tempest or Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP - pronounced G-CAP) is set to become one of the world's most advanced fighter jets in the 2030s .

Nov 1, 2024 · This ambitious programme, part of the UK’s Tempest project, is seen as a vital step towards developing a sixth-generation combat air system. BAE’s work on the demonstrator aims to test new capabilities that include advanced propulsion, aerodynamics, and stealth technologies.

Aug 7, 2024 · The UK has officially embarked on the production of its first crewed combat air demonstrator in four decades. This initiative was spearheaded by industries such as BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, and MBDA UK in collaboration with the UK Ministry of Defence.

Dec 10, 2024 · By creating the Tempest, GCAP is seeking to produce one of the most advanced, interoperable, adaptable and connected fighter jets in the world. It is set to incorporate an intelligent weapons...

Team Tempest is working in support of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) to deliver a fighter jet for 2035. Find out more about the partners in our team. What has the team achieved so far? The team, technology, and news behind the RAF's next generation of combat aircraft.